good reply Terr. All I would add is be sure you don't get foolish (like being set up to hack into something you've no business to) and don't get arrogant - thinking that having mastered a few skills makes you a law unto yourself.

Get into the computer world, work hard, learn, respect your elders (didn't mom say this stuff?) and earn your way in the field. Put something back into the system when you can, perhaps be helping others.

good luck